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Now approved in LA, Abodu’s backyard homes can now go from contract to completion in as little as 30 days

TechCrunch LA

Abodu , one of a slew of startup companies pitching backyard homes and office spaces to Californians in an effort to help address the state’s housing shortage, has instituted a new “Quickship” program that can take an order from contract to construction and installation in about 30 days.

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9 Success Principles To Propel Your Next New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Specialized services, such as accounting, require skilled people, training, and tools, and do not scale well. Customer feedback, including blog comments, usability reviews, and early user testimonials, build relationships and provide credible marketing to the broader customer community. Collaborate with customers to tune your solution.

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How to Make Sure Professional Services Don’t Take Over Your Software Company

Both Sides of the Table

I recently wrote a blog post in which I pointed out that many investors & advisors discourage enterprise startups from having a professional services (PS) business and I think this is a big mistake. I think it’s important for enterprise startups to layer in professional services into your revenue stream.

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5 Keys To A Viable Spending Rate And Cash Management

Startup Professionals Musings

Be a miser with contract services and facilities. Hire a professional marketing and public relations agency once you have a good revenue stream but you don’t need them to start a free blog, establish Facebook and Twitter accounts with initial content and complete the basics of search engine optimization.

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6 Marketing Accelerators For Boosting Business Growth

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, many investors I know tell me they look for business plans that allocate the largest portion of a requested investment to marketing, but most often see the top “ use of funds ” to be further product or service development. Always test the relationship before signing a contract.

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6 Tips for Services Startups When Profits Plateau

Startup Professionals Musings

A good many startups I know have been “successful” over a couple of years in overcoming the challenges of starting the business, including incorporation, services development, funding, and setting up operations. Maintenance contracts are another great way to create a brand-new revenue stream. Is your service being replaced?

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5 Ways To Conserve Investor Cash And Ensure Survival

Startup Professionals Musings

Be a miser with contract services and facilities. Hire a professional marketing and public relations agency once you have a good revenue stream but you don’t need them to start a free blog, establish Facebook and Twitter accounts with initial content and complete the basics of search engine optimization.